Haystack onions are an American classic side dish that has graced many dinner tables over the years. Made with simple ingredients like sliced onions, ground beef, and condensed soup, this dish is a flavorful and hearty addition to any meal. Whether you're serving it alongside a juicy steak, roasted chicken, or mashed potatoes, haystack onions are sure to be a hit.
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ONION STRINGS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Begin by peeling the onions and slicing very thinly, use a mandoline slicer if you can. Separate the onion slices and place them in a shallow baking dish and pour the buttermilk over the top. Press the onions down so they're submerged as much as possible and let them soak on the counter for at least an hour. If necessary, stir them around a bit halfway through the soaking process.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and set aside.
- Pour 1 to 2 quarts canola oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees F, or until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled over the pot.
- Using tongs, remove a handful of onions from the buttermilk and immediately dunk into the flour mixture. Coat the onions in the flour mixture, and then tap them on the inside of the bowl to shake off the excess.
- Plunge the onions in the hot oil. With a spoon, fiddle with them a bit just to break them up, and watch them! They'll be ready to remove from the oil in no time flat.
- When they're golden brown (this should take just a minute or two), remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat with the remaining onion slices and serve immediately.
- Pile these on top of a juicy grilled hamburger - to die for!
HAYSTACK ONIONS
Super-thin, crispy and light onions! Made these last night and everyone couldn't get enough of them! This recipe came with a kitchen gadget I bought at Birmingham's HUGE Christmas Village craft show. It's called a "Country Cutter" and was made by a man from El Dorado, AR if anyone near there is interested in getting one. It looks like one of those apple peelers with a crank handle, and it cuts onions, potatoes, etc. into one long very thin spiral. You could probably get similiar results using a mandoline and slicing your onions super thin.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make egg wash by mixing egg and milk.
- Put sliced onions in a bowl and pour egg wash over them. Turn onion slices so that they're all thoroughly coated, then pour onions into a colander to drain.
- Put flour and seasoning salt in a plastic zip-top bag. Add onions and shake to coat.
- Slowly add onions to hot cooking oil in batches. They fry up quickly, so make sure not to burn them.
- My DH says these are so good they're "no ketchup needed." I like eating them with ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 36.1, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 9.6
ONION HAYSTACKS
Make and share this Onion Haystacks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pamsbm
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Add remaining ingredients except for onions, and mix well.
- Stir onions into batter.
- Using heat resistant metal tongs to place onion stacks into hot oil.
- Cook 3 minutes or until done.
HAYSTACKS I
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and salt. Drop quickly from teaspoon on wax paper. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 45.7 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
OKLAHOMA ONION BURGERS
Homer Davis and his son Ross invented what he called the Depression burger at the Hamburger Inn in El Reno, Okla., as a means to add inexpensive bulk to their burgers. Rather than toasting, the buns are steamed in onion-scented vapor. That the technique - cooking the patties smashed-style with a huge amount of thinly shaved onions and steaming the buns - and restaurant remain popular to this day is a testament to the burgers' deliciousness. If you prefer, you can take the cooking (and the accompanying lingering onion aroma) completely out of the house by heating the skillet or griddle directly over a very hot grill and cooking outdoors (see Tip).
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories dinner, sandwiches, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide the beef: Line a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the ground beef into 4 even balls. Working one ball at a time and using your hands, massage the meat until it is cohesive and tacky, about 15 seconds. Next, using clean hands, roll each into a smooth ball. Place the balls on the baking sheet, with 1 ball in the center of each quadrant. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Shape the patties: Gently press each ball into a disk-shaped patty about 3 inches wide. Place the patties on a sheet pan or large plate, and season the tops with salt and pepper. Flip the patties, and top each with a large pile of sliced onions - as many as you can balance on top; they should resemble a large haystack. (It is important to not add salt to the onions at this point, as it will draw out excess moisture, which will inhibit searing.)
- Heat the skillet or griddle: Heat a large (12-inch) cast-iron or carbon-steel skillet or griddle (see Tips) over an indoor burner set to high heat or on the grates of a hot outdoor grill for a few minutes until very hot; a drop of water should skitter around the surface. (If you don't have a pan skillet or griddle big enough, you can cook the burgers in batches.) Place 1 patty of beef in the center of one quadrant of the pan, with the onions on top (do not add any oil).
- Smash the burgers: Using a very stiff spatula, press on the onions and beef to form a patty 4½- to 5-inches wide. As you smash, focus on the patty's edges so that the finished patty is slightly thicker in the center and smashed out as thinly as possible along the edges. Repeat with the remaining patties. Use the spatula to place any stray onions back on top of the burgers. Season the onions lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the burgers: Allow patties to cook without moving until the edges are dark brown and crusty, 1 to 2 minutes. Holding the spatula upside down (so that the head of the spatula is angled down to increase leverage), scrape the edges of each patty off the pan, working around each patty to ensure that you don't leave any crispy edges behind. When the edges have all been loosened, turn the spatula back over (so you are holding it the standard way) and flip the patties onion side down. Use the spatula and tongs or a fork to tuck any stray onion slices mostly under the patties.
- Steam the cheese and buns: Add a slice of cheese to each patty. Place the top half of each burger bun on top of the cheese, and place the bottom half of each bun on top of the top bun, split-side down. Cover the pan or griddle with a large domed lid, a large overturned saucepan or a clean folded dish towel. (To avoid a fire, make sure the edges of the dish towel do not hang over the skillet or griddle. If cooking on an outdoor grill, just close the lid.) Continue cooking until the onions are browned along the edges and the buns are steamed through, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- To serve, open the cover or lid. Remove the bottom burger bun halves to a serving platter. Add pickles and condiments as desired. (These burgers don't typically need condiments.) Lift each burger from the skillet with the spatula and transfer to the bottom bun. Serve immediately.
HAYSTACK OF ONION RINGS
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut peeled onions into very thin slices; separate into rings. In bowl, combine pancake mix, soda water, chili powder, and seasoning; beat well. In large saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Stir onions into batter. With 2 forks, lift onions in small portions and drop into hot oil; fry 1-2 minutes or until crisp and browned. Remove onions with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining onions. Spread fried onions on ungreased cookie sheet; cover; refrigerate. Before serving, heat oven to 375°; bake 10 minutes or until crisp. Stack onion rings on serving platter; serve with Taco Dip. Taco Dip: Blend sour cream and taco seasoning mix in pint jar or small bowl. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Choose onions that are firm and have no blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the onions thinly.
- Soak the onion slices in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove the harshness.
- Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to your haystack onions.
- Serve haystack onions as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Conclusion:
Haystack onions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like them simple or loaded with toppings, haystack onions are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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